þolandi
Þolandi is an Icelandic word derived from the verb þola, meaning to endure or tolerate. It functions as both a present participle adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes something that endures or is capable of withstanding a condition, for example, endurandi or enduring circumstances. As a noun, it refers to a person who endures or tolerates something; in practice, the noun use is relatively uncommon outside literary, academic, or formal registers.
Etymology and form: þolandi comes from the verb þola and uses the common agent noun suffix -andi,
Usage: In contemporary Icelandic, the term is more often encountered in linguistic discussions, literary prose, or
See also: þola, geðþol, sársaukaþol, þolfræði.
Notes: As with many agentive participles in Icelandic, the exact inflection and commonality of usage can depend